SPICY ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

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This recipe comes from Cooking Light's March 2005 issue. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Cooked, chopped shrimp or pork would work in these wraps also. Easy & Yummy!

Provided by Kater

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles (bean threads)
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cups chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken
12 large boston lettuce leaves or 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cover bean threads with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Drain, and rinse under cool water.
  • Chop noodles.
  • While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf, then roll up and enjoy!

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